Breede River Hospice

What Breede River Hospice does

Breede River Hospice is a South African non-profit palliative care organization founded in 1996 and headquartered at 62 Paul Kruger Street, Robertson, Western Cape. It is registered as a Non-Profit Organisation with the Department of Social Development (036-816-NPO), a Non-Profit Company with CIPC, and a Public Benefit Organisation with SARS (18/11/13/2935), and since 2004 has been designated a Centre for Palliative Learning by the Hospice Palliative Care Association of South Africa. The organization operates across five towns in the Langeberg Sub District — Robertson, Ashton, Montagu, McGregor, and Bonnievale — and serves patients with life-threatening or life-limiting illnesses, dementia residents, and community members requiring preventive health services.

Its service portfolio comprises free home-based palliative care delivered by an interdisciplinary team (medical doctor, professional nurses, social and spiritual workers, care workers, and trained volunteers); the 15-bed BRAM Care Centre in Ashton providing intermediate and respite care; Breede Gardens, a residential dementia care facility; a Home and Community Based Care program delivered in partnership with the Western Cape Department of Health (TB/HIV screening, mental health assessments, antenatal care, chronic patient support); and two hospice shops in Robertson and Montagu selling second-hand goods. There is no underlying technology platform; the organization's value is delivered through clinical staff, volunteers, and physical facilities rather than software.

The revenue model is non-commercial. Palliative care services are provided free to all patients regardless of race, religion, or background. BRAM Care Centre's 14 of 15 beds are funded at 80% by the Western Cape Department of Health and Wellness. Hospice shop sales contribute 20-25% of annual income. The balance is raised through donations, monthly debit order pledges, bequests (eligible for Section 4(h) estate duty exemption), and grants from a diversified base of funders including UK Fund for Charities, Stichting Sonnevanck, Nussbaum Foundation, National Lotteries Commission, Graham and Rhona Beck Development Trust, APCA True Colours Trust, Iqraa Trust, and local businesses. Donation processing runs through PayFast, SnapScan, and PayPal.

Name

Breede River Hospice

Legal name

Breede River Hospice

Website

https://hospicebreederiver.org.za

Company type

Private

Founded year

1996

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

51–100 employees

Short description

Breede River Hospice is a South African non-profit providing free home-based palliative care, 15-bed intermediate care, dementia residential care, and community health services across five towns in the Langeberg Sub District of Western Cape.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Hospice and Palliative Care Services

NAICS

Home Health Care Services (62161), Home Health Care Services (6216), Nursing Care Facilities (Skilled Nursing Facilities) (62311), Assisted Living Facilities for the Elderly (623312), Other Residential Care Facilities (6239)

SIC

Services-Home Health Care Services (8082), Services-Nursing & Personal Care Facilities (8050), Services-Skilled Nursing Care Facilities (8051), Services-Social Services (8300)

akta.pro primary industry

Home Hospice (Routine Home Care) (HLADAHAA)

akta.pro secondary industries

Hospice Care in Assisted Living / Residential Care Facilities (HLADAHAE), Residential Hospice / Hospice House (Facility-Based) (HLADAHAC), Home Hospice Agencies (HLAFAEAC), In-Home Hospice Nursing Visits (RN/LPN) (HSABAFAL), Hospice & Palliative Respite Care (HSABAGAG), Community-Based Palliative Care (Home-Based Non-Hospice) (HLADAHAH)

Keywords

• Palliative care services
• Hospice care
• Home-based care
• Dementia care
• Community health services

Headquarters

HQ city

Cape Town

HQ country

South Africa

HQ region

Africa

Offices4 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Marketing or Sales, Others

Revenue model

1. Hospice Shop Income: Two hospice shops in Robertson and Montagu sell second-hand goods including antiques, clothing, household items, books, and medical equipment for hire. These shops generate 20-25% of annual income.
2. Donations and Grants: Relies solely on donations from individuals, organizations, and international funders including UK Fund for Charities, Stichting Sonnevanck, Nussbaum Foundation, and others. No government funding for palliative care operations.
3. Legacy/Bequests: Accepts bequests through wills, which also provide estate duty exemptions for donors under Section 4(h) of the Estate Duty Act.
4. Monthly Pledges: Monthly debit order contributions from donors for predictable ongoing funding.
5. BRAM Care Centre Fees: 14 of 15 beds funded (80%) by Western Cape Government Department of Health: Department of Health and Wellness for intermediate care services.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels9 records

Core offering

Breede River Hospice provides free holistic palliative care to patients with life-threatening or life-limiting illnesses in the Langeberg Sub District of Western Cape, South Africa. Care is delivered by an interdisciplinary team (doctor, professional nurses, social and spiritual workers, care workers) in the patient's own home, covering physical, emotional, social, and spiritual needs. The organization also operates a 15-bed intermediate care facility (BRAM Care Centre) and a dementia residential facility (Breede Gardens), supplemented by hospice shops that sell second-hand goods to subsidize operations.

Product overview

Breede River Hospice is a non-profit palliative care organization offering a portfolio of interconnected services. The core offering is free home-based palliative care (Palliative Care), complemented by residential care facilities (Bram Care Centre for intermediate care and Breede Gardens for dementia care). Revenue-generating programs include two Hospice Shops selling second-hand goods, while community health services are delivered through the Home and Community Based Care program. Additional programs include the Tree of Lights memorial program, Wishlist donation program for needed supplies, Legacy/Bequests planned giving program, and volunteer opportunities. The organization does not charge patients for services and relies on donations, shop income, and bequests.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Palliative Care Free holistic home-based palliative care delivered by an interdisciplinary team (doctor, professional nurses, social workers, spiritual workers, care workers) addressing physical, emotional, social and spiritual needs of patients with life-threatening or terminal illnesses in the Langeberg Sub District. Bereavement support continues after a patient's passing.
• BRAM Care Centre 15-bed intermediate care facility in Ashton providing respite care (up to 21 days) and ongoing intermediate care for sub-district residents, with professional nursing, weekly doctor visits, physiotherapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy and dietary support. 14 of 15 beds are 80% funded by the Western Cape Department of Health and Wellness.
• Breede Gardens Residential dementia care facility offering a home-like secure environment with everyday activities, expert care and individualized support for residents living with dementia, including exercise, music, religious, social and art programs.
• Hospice Shops Two second-hand goods retail shops in Robertson and Montagu selling antiques, clothing, household items, books, vintage items and medical equipment for hire. The shops generate 20-25% of the hospice's annual income to subsidize free patient services.
• Home and Community Based Care Integrated health and wellness service delivered through Community Health Workers providing TB screening, HIV screening, mental health assessments, antenatal care, newborn checks, and chronic patient medication management in partnership with the Department of Health.
• Tree of Lights Annual memorial program that allows donors to dedicate lights on a tree in memory of loved ones, with donations collected via EFT or SnapScan.
• Wishlist Program Donation program for needed supplies including medical equipment, furniture, office supplies and household items for BRAM Care Centre, Breede Gardens and Hospice House.
• Legacy / Bequests Program Planned giving program allowing donors to leave bequests to Breede River Hospice in their Wills, with potential estate duty exemptions under Section 4(h) of the Estate Duty Act.

Quantifiable outcome

• More than 1,000 patients admitted to BRAM Care Centre since 2004
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers4 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles1 record

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration3 records

Partnerships

Six partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Hospice Palliative Care Association of South AfricacoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2004Registered as Centre for Palliative Learning in 2004, educating and capacitating staff, community, and other healthcare organizations in Palliative Care.
• Hospice Association of the Western CapecoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 1998Provided Hospice Orientation Course in March 1998 for initial volunteer training.
• APCC (African Palliative Care Association)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerMembership organization providing endorsement and support for palliative care services.
• Dementia SAminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerOrganization providing support and resources for dementia care services.
• Care ForumminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerOrganization providing support and resources for care services.
• Department of HealthcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership to manage Community Healthcare Workers providing TB screening, HIV screening, mental health assessments, antenatal care, newborn checks, and chronic patient support.

Scale indicators6 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• Stepping Stones Hospice: South African hospice providing palliative care, an in-patient unit, and community outreach in a defined sub-region; comparable in scope and funding mix.
• Knysna Hospice: Garden Route hospice offering home palliative care and hospice shop fundraising; comparable small-town Western Cape / Garden Route hospice model.
• Hospice East Rand: Gauteng-based hospice offering home palliative care, in-patient services and shop fundraising; comparable South African hospice across the same core services.
• Helderberg Hospice: Western Cape-based hospice providing home palliative care, an in-patient facility and fundraising shops; strong regional peer given shared geography.
• South Coast Hospice: KZN South Coast hospice delivering home-based palliative care, a hospice shop network, and training; overlaps directly with BRH's home-care + shop + training model.
• Tygerberg Hospice: Western Cape hospice providing home-based palliative care, in-patient care and shop-based fundraising; directly comparable to BRH in service offering and donor base.
• HospiceWits: Major Johannesburg-based hospice providing home-based palliative care, in-patient units, and bereavement services in South Africa; directly comparable as a registered NPO hospice serving a defined regional catchment.
• Highway Hospice: KwaZulu-Natal hospice offering home-based palliative care, an in-patient unit, and hospice shop fundraising — a close model match for BRH's service mix and shop-based fundraising.

Others

• Hospice Palliative Care Association of South Africa (HPCA): National umbrella body for hospices in South Africa; BRH is registered through HPCA as a Centre for Palliative Learning, making it the relevant industry/ecosystem peer.

Broad incumbents

• St Joseph's Home: Long-standing Cape Town NPO providing palliative and chronic care for children and adults; broader institutional palliative-care peer with similar South African NPO structure.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/hospicebreedrvr
• YouTubeyoutube.com/user/BreedeRiverHospice
• Facebookfacebook.com/breederiverhospice
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/breede-river-hospice
• Instagraminstagram.com/hospicebreederiver

Compliance3 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles22 records

Subsidiaries3 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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